Welcome to Central Facilities for Research and Development

Osmania University

Director's Desk

Dr. E. SUJATHA
Director
Professor
Department of Botany
Osmania University

Welcome to the Central Facilities for Research and Development (CFRD)–Osmania University.

Spanning over 70,000 sq. ft. and equipped with modern infrastructure, CFRD serves as a centralized hub for high-end research and development. It houses advanced facilities including the Central Instrumentation Lab and the Information Technology & Communication Lab, providing sophisticated analytical and testing services. These services are offered under a structured framework by a team of skilled, professionally trained technical staff.

Spanning over 70,000 sq. ft. and equipped with modern infrastructure, CFRD serves as a centralized hub for high-end research and development. It houses advanced facilities including the Central Instrumentation Lab and the Information Technology & Communication Lab, providing sophisticated analytical and testing services. These services are offered under a structured framework by a team of skilled, professionally trained technical staff.

CFRD plays a strategic role in supporting research scholars, faculty members, students, and external organizations—including academic institutions and industries—by offering access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and collaborative research platforms.

In addition to technical services, CFRD hosts a wide range of academic and capacity-building programs such as workshops, seminars, training sessions, and expert lectures. These initiatives are designed to enrich the research ecosystem and promote a culture of scientific inquiry.

>Access to the facility is available to registered users; external researchers and organizations may also engage with CFRD through formal procedures and prior approval.

>CFRD stands as a symbol of Osmania University’s commitment to excellence, accessibility, and innovation in research.